# Colorful Widget vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Colorful Widget at free with in-app purchases against LockWidget's subscription. Colorful Widget also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colorful Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LockWidget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Colorful Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 28K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Colorful Widget's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Colorful Widget ships an update every 5 days, LockWidget fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colorful Widget | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorful-widget-widget-and-themes/id1538946171/reviews)** | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 559 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou ZHIFENG Information Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531650570) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Colorful Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorful-widget-widget-and-themes/id1538946171)

Personalize your phone's Home and Lock Screens with a vast array of widgets, themes, app icons, and wallpapers. Create unique layouts with extra-large vertical widgets and customize your experience with curated designs and dynamic elements.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screens, Curated theme sets with coordinated designs, App icon customization, Depth-effect and animated wallpapers, Dynamic Island effects, CarPlay personalization options, HealthKit data syncing for step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All features - month | $1.99 | per month |
| 组件主题壁纸会员-月度 | $1.99 | per month |
| Super member - monthly member | $1.99 | per month |
| Colorful Widget超级会员-月度 | $1.99 | per month |
| All functions - week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 桌面主题 - 年度会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| Super member - annual member | $19.99 | per year |
| Super member - annual member | $19.99 | per year |
| Permanent member | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetic design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of free themes and widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 💲 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Issues with wallpaper/theme changes

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve widget customization
- Provide tutorial videos in multiple languages


### LockWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Weather and health tracking widgets, Interactive pixel pet widgets, Couple widgets for anniversaries, Live GIF widgets, App launcher widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Cute and fun widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery/weather widgets
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on lock screen
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Redirecting issues when trying to use widgets

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to customize widget placements
- Improve widget stability and accuracy
- Add more nature/minimalist wallpaper options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colorful Widget free?

Colorful Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockWidget free?

LockWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colorful Widget or LockWidget?

Colorful Widget is rated higher. Colorful Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Colorful Widget or LockWidget have ads?

Both Colorful Widget and LockWidget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colorful Widget or LockWidget?

Colorful Widget ships an update every 5 days, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Colorful Widget was updated on November 11, 2026 and LockWidget on November 11, 2026.

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